The 50 Best Gluten-Free Recipes Tasty, fresh, and easy to make! Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc. Avon, Massachusetts Contents Introduction Gorgonzola Spread with Red Pepper Dippers Peppery Beef-Stuffed Mushrooms Party Time Curry Chicken Wings Stuffed Peppercorn Celery Spicy Hot Dogs Italian Eggplant Roll-Ups Your Basic Pancakes Chestnut Fritters Egg and Cheese Tomatoes Beef Stroganoff Tuscany Casserole Moroccan Lamb Casserole Fried Chicken Turkey Meatloaf Mexican Chicken with Tomatillos Spicy Beef and Spinach Hearty Lamb Stew Cranberry-Apricot Pork Tenderloin Your New Favorite Meatloaf Maryland Crab Cakes Beer-Battered Shrimp Poached Monkfish Mussels Mariniere Spicy Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Quinoa-Stuffed Mushrooms Baked Eggs Macadamia Tofu and Veggies Pepper Gorgonzola Omelet Persian Rice with Sour Cherries Spicy Rice Cakes Classic Risotto Spicy Black Bean Soup Bacon and Corn Chowder Mulligatawny Stir-Fried Shrimp Wraps Sesame Chicken Ginger Lobster with Sherry Sauce Chinese Cabbage Chili Cheese Cornbread Shrimp and Avocado Tortillas Juniper Corn Cakes Proscuitto and Gorgonzola Pasta Party Pasta with Chicken Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Volcanic Chocolate Lava Cake Pavlova Cake Apple-Cheddar Cobbler Indian Pudding Perfect Purple Plum Parfait Espresso Custard Also Available Copyright Page Introduction As anyone who has tried to adapt to a world that is not geared toward gluten-free eating knows, a kitchen or a restaurant can be a treacherous experience, with dangers at every turn. Each ingredient and product must be scrutinized and analyzed, and a safe approach must be developed. People who are gluten intolerant — among them, the millions who suffer from celiac disease and food allergies — know that they must read the labels on not only the obvious potential offenders but also foods that the uninitiated might not even think twice about. Staples like soy sauce, malt vinegar, some dairy products, and some brands of baking powder may contain gluten. The gluten- free diet involves totally eliminating the ingestion of all items containing the proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and the many related grains. Before you turn to a gluten-free diet, make sure you see your physician and determine if eliminating gluten is right for you. Starting the diet without complete testing is not recommended and makes diagnosis later more difficult. Always be safe rather than sorry! Fortunately, alternative ingredients from rice, corn, and other sources can be found in markets or ordered easily online. This makes it way easier to serve those who require a gluten-free lifestyle and help maintain their sanity, to develop a delicious and practical approach to dining while eliminating the elements that are detrimental to health or that may create adverse reactions. We have gathered fifty recipes for those who enjoy the pleasures of everyday food and cooking and seek to create a well-balanced, tasty menu of delicious recipes for themselves, with some interesting and useful recipes to help you create a healthful diet. Gorgonzola Spread with Red Pepper Dippers Who needs crackers when you have red peppers? Sweet with a spicy kick, this spread is a crowd-pleaser. You can make it ahead, but be sure to cut the peppers right before serving. Yields 2 cups Ingredients 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 ounces roasted red peppers (jarred is fine) 2 teaspoons fresh chopped herbs (such as oregano, basil, and chives) Salt, black pepper, and Tabasco sauce to taste 4 sweet red bell peppers 1. Put all but the raw red peppers into the food processor and blend until smooth. Scrape into a serving bowl. 2. Wash, core, and seed the red bell peppers, and then cut into chunks (these will be your “dippers”). Place the red pepper spoons around the dip. Party Down, Pepper Style! Many of the party appetizers in this chapter are less fattening than plain old cheese and crackers. They are definitely not ho-hum, and many are full of healthful vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. Bright red and yellow peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C. Peppery Beef-Stuffed Mushrooms This versatile recipe works equally well as a comforting midweek dinner paired with a bowl of soup or a first course at a fancy dinner party. Either way, you’ll get rave reviews. Serves 4 Ingredients 6 ounces lean ground beef 1 egg 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 1⁄2 cup chopped red onion 1 inch fresh gingerroot, peeled and minced 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes, or to taste 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salt to taste 8 very large fresh mushrooms Water or white wine (enough to cover bottom of pan) 8 teaspoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, for topping
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